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Kenya Update - A report from James Oyugi, Feb. 28, 2008
Dear friends,
Peace be with you all. I just wanted to tell you that at the end of a tunnel there is light. Today this evening we witnessed a pact being signed by our president and the opposition leader and an agreement reached which at the end may bring a lasting solution to the crisis. We thank the American government for standing firm with us; we also thank the former UN secretary, the AU, the EU and other world leaders. We hope this is a God given chance and it will benefit the people of Kenya. We are praying that everything be passed into a law so that we don't experience a similar case. The entire country has broken into celebration. May the lord bless you all. Bye - James

Peter & Annh Andhoga - March 2, 2008
The city of Kisumu was at once in motion of cleaning the city. People had said that now since they have been given hope in the new government, then it is now their time to express their happiness and solidarity with Raila and ODM by cleaning all the messes which were still on the roads. You could not believe what was happening, but I tell you Kisumu residence were happy. The celebration went on through out the night.

The celebration was in all areas of Kenya. Western to coast were all celebrating, North to South were all celebrating. We are all saying " God’s name be glorified. God Bless Kenya, and God Bless our Leaders." We are continuing to pray that all the implementation of the things which had been signed should be quick. We also would like to thank all of you for being with us in prayers all this two months period. It has been such a long two months, during which Kenyans knew nothing but sadness, pain, suffering and difficult life style. We can now look back and say that our God has never abandoned us. We will keep you posted on any latest development. For the cross of Jeusus -Peter & Annh Andhoga

On December 27th, Kenya held presidential elections that appeared to be rigged. Violence broke out throughout the country. Mobs burned houses, and shops. There is fighting between tribal groups, and many people have been killed or displaced. It is amazing that a country can go from economic leader in East Africa one day, and become a smoldering heap the next. This is just more evidence of the fallen world in which we live. Over the past few weeks things have settled down some.

Feb. 26, 2008
The situation in the country is still unpredictable, and there are still problems that will most likely continue for a while. Tourism, which is among the largest sources of income for the country, is down 90%. Foreign funding has significantly been reduced, if not stopped all together. And there is still a large amount of tension between tribal groups that support opposing political parties.
Kitale, Kenya, where I travel to each month to work at a children's home, has been one of the calmer areas. Our plan at the moment is to travel there at the end of this week to do our work at the home. I hope that all of you are doing well, and I thank you so much for your continued prayers and support!
In Him, Stephan Shelburne

A report from Francis Kipsang Bii, Eldoret, Jan. 7: “I am very sorry on the state of Kenya now, since this morning when I arrived, I have moved around our churches and what I am seeing does not please my eyes. From our churches here in Eldoret, displaced brothers and sisters are now camping at Huruma church, their houses and all their belongings have been burnt; some of our kids plus their guardians are all together there; also at Kipkaren Church, the brethren who were living there cannot be seen. The shocking state here is people dying of hunger and starvation. These people need our urgent help. There are also slain dead bodies around the church. Please help us in assisting these victimized brothers and sisters. And please pray for peace in our nation.

FROM Thomas Otieno: “ The situation is overwhelming and the little help the Red Cross gave is not close to the need. Businesses are closed so it is impossible for families of the children to buy anything to eat or conduct the small businesses upon which they survive from day to day. We are forced to feed the children and their guardians and other people in the area we cover.

"So far we have been able get grains and cereals that we distribute to them. We have spent $8000 dollars so far. This amount is so big because the commodities have tripled in prices and if you don’t want to pay then you starve.

“Since we are running out of so much we would like to request if you can just send money as the banks are now opened and we can receive money. Things have gone down a little now though with the US secretary of state in negotiation with the both sides." The people say there are 65,000 people displaced in the Eldoret area. CRF workers are very busy now, caring for 300 at the Huruma Church Building. Reports will be sent ASAP on status of CRF children. Pray!

FROM Keith Gafner,5th January 2008: “ This morning, Horace and I went to our house to check it out. The road was clear and had no problems. There are three houses in the compound and all were safe and protected by the Lord. We got some food out of the house and other misc and food out of the garden. On the way home, we decided to do a little site seeing. Just below our house on the main road, a house was burned out. Several buildings were burned as we went up the road. Good news, the girls school was not touched. They were to start school next Monday, but that is not going to happen.

“On the way home, we noticed that people were beginning to wash their cars along the road. A good sign. The long convoy that we saw in the morning was beginning to move on its way to Nakuru (to take the Kikuyu people) and to Nairobi or wherever to bring back cargo (semi trailers). We read in the newspaper that the port is full of containers and there is a shortage of fuel in Uganda, because it all comes in our port at Mombasa.

In town, things are getting back to order. More and more shops are opening up. You do not have to wait in lines outside any more. We even bought a newspaper in town today, the first we have seen in about a week. The banks have filled the ATM machines and so money is starting to become available. And gasoline is being distributed, so more stations are opening up.

I received a SMS on the phone from some Kenyan Christian friends to come and help. So, Horace & Phyllis Leister, Rachel Schmitt and Grace and Keith went to the Catholic Church to help with a counseling and health clinic. The outside grounds were filled with people and their belongings. Heart breaking stories. The last person that Grace talked with was heartbreaking! The person said, "Her head is not right because of what she has gone through, please talk to her". Three children, the fourth on the way. Has no idea if her husband is dead or alive. Everything gone; house, cows, sheep, maize and all food and clothing. Her parents live a long way away and she has no means to get there.

We have had countless prayers answered. Some monies have been received through the churches of Christ and will go to help displaced victims. As other monies come in, we will be helping with medical, food and clothing needs of other people. Pray that the Lord will give us wisdom and safety as all of us work together to help those in need. Thanks for your love in prayers and financial assistance. 100% of funds sent for Kenya Relief will be used for meeting needs in Kenya
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